Research Associate I

Position Description:

Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW … changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin.

As a Research Associate I, under minimal supervision, you will use fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to perform complex scientific research.

Responsibilities:

• Design and perform lab procedures and experiments with minimal/limited supervision.
• Manage and operate lab equipment.
• Manage a large number of biospecimens and honor regulatory requirements.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and evaluate lab procedures.
• Retrieve information from library and computerized databases; assist in preparing manuscripts and presentations.
• Ability to refer to published scientific journals and adopt published techniques (Introduce new techniques in lab.)
• Regularly update intellectual skills through regular scientific journal reading.
• Maintain supplies, negotiate with vendors, and track purchase orders.
• Maintain equipment and perform/supervise repairs/services when required.
• Establishing an example and benchmark of work ethics and also helps promote a positive and productive lab environment.
• Adopt strategic lab management skills in building a stronger team.
• Manage regular lab activity, manage lab personnel’s regulatory requirements and work with PI in fulfilling regulatory document preparation.
• Ensure rigor of research.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:
Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Education: Master’s degree
Minimum Experience: 1+ years research experience in Cancer Research lab or relevant field of biological sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Experience: Academic or industry R&D Research experience involving prostate cancer research, clinical research handling large-scale biospecimens would be given the highest priority. Working experience in team research setup and experience as a team leader would be given high value.

Certification: Human and other resource Management certification would be valued but not essential.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion .

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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